Inverter ACs are trending, and most people buy them when they shop around for an AC. They certainly offer a plethora of benefits, and we can’t ignore that.
Like any other innovation, inverter ACs also have disadvantages. This article will discuss the Disadvantages Of Inverter ACs.
Often, these disadvantages outperform the benefits that ACs bring. However, as an informed buyer, you should have a fair knowledge of the technology’s pros and cons.
Disadvantages Of Inverter AC
Inverter ACs have a few disadvantages besides being costly and requiring high maintenance.
However, it will compensate for that cost by saving power. So it is like getting something and losing something.
However, in most cases, the power saving of an inverter AC outperforms its disadvantages.
Initial Cost
The initial buying cost of an Inverter AC is around 10-25% more than that of a non-inverter AC. A typical non-inverter 1.5 ton 3-star AC costs around Rs 33000, whereas an Inverter AC with a similar configuration costs around Rs 36000. That’s a Rs 3000 difference.
On average, you might save around Rs 300 per year if you buy an inverter AC over a Non-Inverter AC. So, you need around 10 years to recover the extra money you have spent on an Inverter AC.
However, if your usage is more, you can recover the cost early; otherwise, any day, non-inverter ACs will save you more money.
High Maintenance Cost
In addition to the initial purchase cost, you also need to bear the pain of inverter ACs’ high maintenance costs.
Inverter ACs come with many additional sensors and components, which will cost you a bomb in case something goes wrong.
You also need a highly skilled technician to fix your AC. Local technicians usually do not know much about these new technologies. That will again elevate your maintenance cost.
Irregular Cooling
Non-inverter ACs always run at peak power, so cooling is always constant. They will change the cooling only when the temperature changes.
Inverter ACs’ cooling varies based on the heat load. So, the degree of chilling will always vary and affect consumers’ overall comfort level.
Time Lag
Non-inverter ACs instantly run at the peak load and cool the room. However, Inverter ACs take some time to sense the heat load and start cooling accordingly.
That is why it takes some time to cool the room. Many people do not like this time lag.
Conclusion: Disadvantages Of Inverter Air Conditioner
Inverter technology is a great way to reduce appliances’ power consumption, but it also has some drawbacks. Often, these drawbacks can be ignored for the benefits they offer.
Most inverter ACs also come with numerous new features you may not see in non-inverter ACs. So, for about 10-25% extra money, you will get a lot of new features along with the benefits that inverter AC provides by saving power.
As a consumer, you need to determine your usage, and based on that, you can decide whether an inverter AC yields more benefits or if a normal AC will suffice your needs.
